Internal Operations Intern - Winter 2027 - Washington D.C.

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•North Bethesda, MD

3d•$21 - $27

About The Position

CLA is seeking Internal Operations Interns for its Arlington, Virginia and North Bethesda, Maryland locations. The role supports internal tax operations by organizing and processing client tax documents, helping prepare and route tax information, assembling tax returns, and assisting with final delivery steps. The anticipated start date is January 2027, and the anticipated end date is April 2027. CLA seeks individuals who reflect its values of curiosity, collaboration, transparency, inclusion, and reliability, and who demonstrate accountability, initiative, honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness, and trust. The position offers a compensation range of $21.00–$27.00 in Washington, D.C.; pay within the range may depend on factors including geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge.

Requirements

Be working toward a bachelor's degree; an Accounting or Finance degree is strongly preferred.
Be willing to learn new technologies.
Be proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
Have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to client sites.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Accounting or Finance is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and organize incoming client tax documents.
Assist with intake of tax information and prepare it for routing.
Track client documents and ensure records are kept current.
Organize, scan, and process tax documents.
Assemble client tax returns following established procedures.
Assist the team in meeting government deadlines.
Perform e-filing and other final delivery steps.
Prepare informational tax documents as needed.
Provide general operational support and handle other assigned responsibilities and tasks.